Pope of Basketball.

Summary

Yang Rui did not win the Coach of the Year award despite the Clippers' impressive 70-win season, as the league favors balance in award selections. The award went to Popovich, whose Spurs returned as top contenders after rebuilding. Yang Rui accepted the outcome, knowing consecutive wins are rare. During the playoffs, the Nets defeated the Wizards 4-1, exposing the Wizards' perimeter defense. Wall's performance was underwhelming, averaging 16.3 points with poor shooting stats, while Antetokounmpo also struggled, averaging 4.1 points in limited minutes. Despite his potential, the Wizards may struggle to retain him. The Cavaliers were eliminated by the Pacers, marking the end of the Big Three era due to a lack of supporting players. The Pacers' balanced roster proved effective against James, who was overburdened. In the West, the Spurs advanced by defeating the Mavericks, with key contributions from Parker and the "GDP trio." The upcoming Western Conference Finals against the Clippers is highly anticipated, with Yang Rui focusing on three-point practice to prepare for the Spurs' strong defense.

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